[center]Always consult a trained mental health professional before making any decision regarding treatment choice or changes in your treatment. Never discontinue treatment or medication without first consulting your physician, clinician or therapist. If you are feeling like you want to harm yourself or others, please consult a mental health professional or other health care professional IMMEDIATELY. Online resources are not meant to nor cannot replace the specialized training and professional judgment of a health care or mental health care professional.

The information provided on this site is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician.

It is important to understand that Ofear is a community of people providing mental health information, support, and the opportunity to share experiences helpful to others. Much of the information on our site comes from individuals who are NOT medical or psychological professionals of any sort. Any advice by a heath professional working on this site should be given due consideration and discussed with your regular therapist. Any diagnosis or 'working diagnosis' used cannot be confirmed without making face to face consultation with your regular therapist. That is one reason why it's important to remember that online resources are not meant to and cannot replace the specialized training and professional judgment of a health care or mental health care professional and you should consult your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare professional if you have any questions about your personal health or psychological needs and before implementing or making changes in any treatment.

Health professionals who support this site do so voluntarily and in the interests of assisting people to advance their own mental health, or associated, needs. It is not a replacement for formal counselling, due to limitations of online interactions, and all professional advice given should be discussed and confirmed with your own professional therapist.

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